Tubeless > Tubular for Gravel Grinders I spend a fair amount of time racing CX in addition to mountain bikes. I've done my share of research, and written several articles, on the merits of tubulars v. tubeless for CX. I can think of no good reason to choose tubulars over tubeless, or traditional tube/tire setups, for endurance gravel events.
Gravel grinders can be grueling races if you're not properly prepared. Here's what you need to know to ace your next gravel race. Training Articles . ... After you've built up a substantial base, and you feel comfortable with long rides and back to back to back efforts, it's time to start to integrate some speed work. ...
Gravel Grinders. 12.15.2013 by Ray Niekamp // 6 Comments. ... Other gravel grinder bikes are built up at home. They're referred to as "gravel mutts," and might start life in a number of different ways. One build that seems to have its adherents is to start with a steel road bike, perhaps an old 10-speed, and fit it with wide tires and a ...
Back to Gravel Grinders On The Cheap ... It was used to describe a bicycle built from parts, spray painted from a can, and dedicated to being saced on the Iowa gravel roads as more of a tool than a "bicycle", if you know what I mean. Not that this bike wasn't thought of well- because it was.
Whats the toughest challenge in cycling? For weekend riders looking to test their mettle, it just may be Gravel Grinding. Gravel Grinding is an emerging style of cycling that's done on paved, unpaved, backcountry roads covered in crushed limestone, granite, flint, or whatever rock happens to be around. Imagine pedalling over jagged marbles, or if it rains, through chunky …
Podcast – Ohio Gravel Grinders: Ray George, using Community Tools to Build Gravel Resources Posted by By JOM October 15, 2020 No Comments. Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, speaks this …
Gravel grinding is the ultimate definition of riding for fun. You get to ride through different terrain from smooth and well-maintained dirt roads to blown-out jeep tracks, potholes, sand bogs, exposed rocks, ruts, and washboards. It's about …
Welcome to the Homer Gravel Grinder! Join us for this fun, exciting and rider favorite gravel race due to its mostly flat and fast course on Saturday, August 24th at 8:00 am! The gravel race will start and end at the tranquil village of Homer, Ohio situated between Columbus and Cleveland, and a convenient venue from all parts of the state.
He picked up a Pass Hunter and built it up with all sorts of ENVE, SRAM, and Ultradynamico goodies. Read below for more info about the Evergreen Gravel Series and be sure to follow EGS on Instagram for beautiful pictures and ride …
Recap of the Portsmouth Connex Wild Ride in Shawnee State Park, June 15, 2024
Perhaps the best upgrade on this bike so far has been the wheelset I built; 27.5 Velocity Duallys laced to Velo Orange Disc Hubs with DT Comp spokes. With 2.6" Schwalbe Rock Razors provided excellent grip and fast rolling on the varied "road" surfaces we encountered in …
Simply put, Gravel-grinders (AKA All-Road, Adventure Road, or Dirt-Road-Racers) are like a CX (Cyclocross) bike built for Endurance riding. - A lightweight 6061 alloy frame with front/rear rack and mudguard mounts and extra clearance for wide tires.
Classic cars were the original gravel grinders along Route 66, The Mother Road. With progress, paved highways were built, leaving gravel roads in the dust. Then... came the bikes. Bikes made for gravel.
Just who Must Look Into a Gravel Grinder? You don't need to be gearing up for an epic 300 kilometers of farm roadways like Trans Iowa to understand the flexibility of gravel …
Like road bikes on steroids, gravel grinder bikes are built to go fast and handle abuse, with disk brakes, burly frames, taller handlebars (for an upright riding position), wide tires (for...
Master of Gravel.. Mother of Gravel? Nevertheless Enve offers a premium frame clocking in an 1000gr and intergrated cockpit. Take a look at the line and get a custom quote for your Enve Grinder. 3T Gravel Bike designed by Gerad Vroomen. 3T Custom Grinders.. Discover more.. ... Depending on the complexity and timeline of your build, we'll keep ...
Looking for an amazing Michigan gravel race this spring? The Hart Hills gravel race on May 10, 2025 is what you are looking for. With segments like Hart Breaker Hill, Stan's Stomping Grounds and Remember Kelly, this is a race you don't want to miss. Hart Hills starts an
Many Ohio gravel roads feature climbs in the 15% - 18% or more range, making it a true grind uphill. I was joyous to find that most of the climbs in this area are in the 7% to 10% range. I think many of these forest service roads were built by the CCC in the 1930s and as such, were designed with that 7% grade in mind for the logging trucks.
The Dirty Yeti Gravel Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike Join the Ride with GPS Club Gravel 101 Ohio Routes Journal We created this site for people who enjoy gravel road riding in Ohio and beyond.
My dad and I made the trip to Northeastern Ohio to check out the third annual Red Eagle Gravel Grinder. This is a charity ride benefitting the Steven G Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to build community and support for the AYA (adolescent and young adult) cancer community through wellness, storytelling, education, and research.
For the 2025 season we will again be including 3 distances from The Crusher so there's something for everyone in the series! Only the mass start events will count for the MGRS so keep that in mind when registering. You can choose from the 175 mile for the Ultra course, the 100 mile for the Long cour
If you have any questions please contact Ohio Gravel Race Series Director: J Clipse on the form at the OGRS page. Point Eligible Routes: Black Fork Gravel Grinder - 54 Miles. Funk Bottom Gravel - 130 Miles. Athens Gravel Challenge - 50 Miles. McLain Farm Adventure Race - 60 Miles. Homer Gravel Grinder - 60 Miles (new for 2025!)
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The Red Eagle Gravel Grinder (REGG) is Northeast Ohio's springtime addition to the exciting gravel bike riding scene. This year's ride will once again be held at the Red Eagle Distillery in beautiful Geneva, Ohio. We will have three fantastic rides for cyclists of all ability: 43-mile Gravel Grinder Classic. 22.5-mile Gravel Grinder Sprint
The Dirty 30 events will test even the most seasoned rider and has a course for the novice runner or cyclist. The courses are through serene and peaceful farmland, with miles of gravelicous ups, downs and flats that will take your breath away.The Dirty 30 race is part of the Michigan Gravel Race Series (MGRS) and designated as the Short Course.
United States Endurance is proud to present The Right Stuff USE Gravel Grinder National Championship, The Mini G & The Magnifispin. This awesome cycling event that has a distance for just about any level rider with the 20 mile Magnifispin or the 50 mile Mini G non championship fun rides, or the 100 + mile Gravel Grinder national championship race.
Because gravel riders pedal roads that, though not paved, are built for motor vehicles, they won't encounter the cyclist-launching obstacles—boulders, roots, rocky ledges—that mo untain ...
The Divide is a gravel road bike race held each year in Manton MI on the last Sunday of July. The Divide is a part of the Michigan Gravel Race Series. and there are three distances to choose from; 19, 34, & 50 miles. All three routes are very hilly and include a mixture of gravel, seasonal, and forest roads some of which have some sandy spots.
Overview I rode approximately 470 miles over seven days on the C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). My ex-submarine buddy, Joel Mitchell, planned a four-day GAP out and back ride and asked me if I was interested in joining him. I rode the GAP back in 2019 and was excited
Black Fork LLC, Lauf Cycling, and North High Brewing are proud to announce the eighth annual Black Fork Gravel Grinder, presented by Lauf Cycling! This must do gravel road race and ride spans some of the most scenic, grueling and diverse gravel roads in Ohio. There are three route lengths offered; a 23 and 30 mile ride and 54 mile race loop.
